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Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Upperdeck has had “Art
Work” cards for years; even in the early 90’s they had these beautiful cards I
have always been drawn to them. I already feel that the cards are pieces of art
work with the photographs and the borders/logos/fonts/foil etc. but when it is
an actual illustration there is even more to appreciate.

I do have the early
90’s “art work” cards as they are part of the regular base set.

Gretzky 1500 point art card from the early 90’s. Such a nice
card,

funny how 1500pts seemed like a lot (it is but not for #99).

He retired
with 2857 points. He also had well over 1500pts

at the printing of this card.

This “new” card means a little bit more to me; I have not
pulled any art cards from Upperdeck series one or two in the past 4 years. I see
them on EBay, I see them listed in Beckett magazine but I have never had my
hands on one.

I finally got one and it is a beauty.

With Bobby Clarke, Bobby Orr and Guy Lafleur 3 great players in their time that still have a strong following in the hockey and collectible world today.

Monday, 1 December 2014

For me it has never been just the “value” of a card. There are
a lot of factors involved when it comes to me keeping one for my PC (personal
collection).

First thing is the picture, is it a great action shot, is it
outdoors with snow falling, is it something new, is it someone I really like? Of course the overall look of the card could be a factor and now we have autos/relics etc to add to the attractiveness of the card. Favourite team, rookies, misprints, specific action shots like goalies drinking from their water bottles, players with their skates off, perhaps the athlete playing another sport.

This card has it all, a cool action shot, outdoors (probably
in the skydome)

Just a great looking card. Lindros was still a newcomer to the NHL and how badass is it
that he is in a blue jays uniform taking batting practice. This is a great card
with a great picture and will always be a part of my PC.

Now why do I have this card in the screw down case?
Especially considering the case is worth as much as the card??? Well it has
been in that case for over 20 years and big E, you have earned it.

I wouldn't have been surprised if he had been drafted
by a baseball team. Big E was a great athlete.

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Well I admit I was nervous, I didn't know who the redemption was gonna be right away and I didnt know how long to wait. This was my first redemption and I had only heard about them before.
I was able to find out who it was and I was happy that it was a goalie (RC) Marek Mazanec of the Predators.

So I filled out the required work online at upperdeck.com and waited. It didnt take long. They already had the card in stock which I am sure really sped up the process. It came in a soft sleeve within a top loader with a little piece of tape to keep the card secure inside the top loader. It was a little weird because there in no letter inside the bubble envelope and their address does not say upper deck. I actually had no idea what it was until I opened it.

The card came in great condition and was the correct one. Thank you upper deck, I look forward to my next redemption find.

Wednesday, 19 November 2014

I have heard about printing plates for a few years and even seen them on the internet and a couple at a hockey card shop but I had never touched one or owned one. I know have 3, these were my first two.
The value of them is not amazing but it has the cool factor that these were used in the printing of the cards I am collecting. I hope to get a actual printed card that these plates produced at some point.
Its an added bonus that both are autographed which is a cool touch.

Im hoping he can get a shot and stay
in the NHL, he has appeared in 3 games
so far as of today.